Complete guide for foreigners in Italy: residence permit, tax code and SPID
Moving to Italy requires navigating a series of bureaucratic procedures: residence permit, tax code, SPID, AIRE registration and much more. This section brings together the essential guides for those living in or moving to Italy.
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Residence permit
How to apply for or renew the residence permit for non-EU citizens in Italy.
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Moving to Italy as a foreigner: visa, residence permit, SPID
Complete guide for non-EU: visa procedures, residence permit, tax code, SPID, Italian ID document.
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Residence permit for non-EU: procedures, deadlines, renewal
Detailed guide: how to apply at the Police, documents, timelines, renewal.
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SPID from abroad: how to request it online from outside Italy
Guide to get SPID while abroad: providers, documents, remote verification.
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Italian citizenship for foreigners 2026: how to get it
Complete guide to obtaining Italian citizenship: 10-year residency requirements, marriage, Italian language test, documents, timelines.
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Family reunification: how to bring your family to Italy
Complete procedure for family reunification in Italy for non-EU citizens: who can apply, income and housing requirements, timelines and competent offices.
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EU long-term residence permit (formerly carta di soggiorno)
How to obtain the EU long-term residence permit after 5 years of legal residence in Italy: requirements, language test, income and procedure.
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Decreto Flussi: how to enter Italy for work (seasonal and non-seasonal)
How the Decreto Flussi works for non-EU workers: quotas, categories, application procedure and timelines. Guide for those who want to work legally in Italy.
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Political asylum and international protection in Italy
How to apply for asylum in Italy: where to submit the application, types of protection (refugee, subsidiary, special), Commission procedure and rights during the process.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get a residence permit?
A residence permit must be applied for within 8 days of entering Italy by submitting the postal kit at authorised post offices. You need your passport, documents for the reason of stay and revenue stamps.
How does a foreigner get a tax code?
A tax code is obtained free of charge from the Revenue Agency (or the Italian consulate abroad) by presenting a valid passport or identity document.
Can a foreigner get SPID?
Yes, foreign nationals residing in Italy with a tax code can get SPID through the main Identity Providers. You also need a health card or Italian identity document.